Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 5, 1 May 2007 — EDUCATION WITH ALOHA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

EDUCATION WITH ALOHA

The following Nā Lei Na'auao, Hawaiian Public Charter Schools invite you to learn more about their programs. Some schools are looking for dedicated, qualified staff, while others are seeking families and students interested in a charter school education or both.

HĀLAU KŪ MĀNA Makiki, O'ahu • Near Hawai'i Nature Ctr. www.halaukumana.org Hālau Kū Māna students leam through real world, hands-on learning. Our culture, community, and 'āina or kai based curriculum integrates all academic subjects, Technology, Hawaiian Language, The Arts, and Life Skills..

We are accepting applications for students and qualified staff. We aie accepting student applicantions for grades 6-11. Available staff positions include: Po'okumu-Program Director, Head of Staff (full-time); Kumu: Teacher (full-time); Assistants (full- & part-time); Tutors (8 hrs/wk); Administrative Assistant (fulltime); and Luneh Service & Facilities Maintenance (25 hrs/wk). For student applications or to submit a resume, please contact Lilia by fax or e-mail: lilia@halaukumana.org • fax: (808) 988-8999 KE KULA O 5AMUELM. KAMAKAU Kāne'ohe, O'ahu • 45-037 Kāne'ohe Bay Dr.« www.kamakau.com Ke Kula 'o Samuel M. Kamakau is a Hawaiian language immersion laboratory public charter school of Ka Haka 'Ula o Ke'elikōlani Hawaiian Language College of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. We promote small multi-aged classrooms, culturally driven thematic eunieulum, family involvement and high quality instruction. We are accepting applications for students grades K-12. We invite you to attend one of our orientations to leam more: Apiil 24 or May 9 at 6:00 p.m. • 45-037 Kāne'ohe Bay Drive, Kāne'ohe. To RSVP orfor an applieaiion, please eall the school (808) 235-9174 or vist our web site.

KULA AUPUNI NI IHAU A KAHELELANI ALOHA Kekaha, Kaua'i • 8315 Kekaha Road We are a bilingual (Hawaiian/English) school and our Hawaiian dialect is Ni'ihau. Our student body is just over 40 in grades K-12. Our campus is a gieat plaee for Kauai's children to leam and speak Hawaiian.

We are taking applications for students and qualified teachers. Student applications are being taken for grades k-12. We aie also looking for a language arts, and a math and science teacher grades 3-12. Speaking Hawaiian is a plus but not mandatory. Contacts: Hedy L. Sullivan, Administrator (808) 651-7299 or Lauae W Kanahele, Administrative Assistant (808) 651-6289.

HĀLAU LOKAHI Kalihi, O ahu* 401 Waiakamilo Road • www.halaulokahi.org Hālau Lokahi PCS, provides Education with Alolia. We are a K-12 Hawaiian cultuie-based bilingual school focusing on a student-centered, self-directed inquiry approach to learning. We aim to integrate traditional learning practices with 21 st Century science and technology methods. ( Drop off and piek up of students is at Bishop Museum.) Recruiting motivated children Jr K-12 and highly qualified kumu (technology, 'olelo Hawai'l, math/science) and an SSC for School Year 2007-2008. For an application, eall (808) 832-3594 or visit: www.halaulokahi.com. Please fax resumes to: (808) 842-9800 or email: laara@halaulokahi.com KANUOKA ĀINA Waimea, Hawai'i lsland • www.kalo.org

Kanu o ka 'Āina (KANU) provides culturallydriven, academically rigorous education to 150 students in grades K-12, over 90 percent of whom are Hawaiian. Grounded in a Pedagogy of Aloha, KANU is seeking, instructors forgrades J 6-12 who care about students, ean integrate J Hawaiian euhuie across the eunieulum, and A ean team-teach muhiple subject areas in m project-based, outdoor settings. Math and Science background desired.

Please submit resume to Barbara: POB 398, Kamuela, HI 96743 Fax: (808) 887-8146, e-mail: barbara@kalo.org HAKIPU U LEARNINGCENTER Kāne'ohe, O'ahu • 45-720 Kea'ahala Road Hakipu 'u Learning Center (HLC) creates educational opportunities through rigorous, project-based learning. Projects are designed by staff and students with guidance from an educational advisor. Projects build on the specific interests and educational needs of the student, and required a component related to the stewardship of our environment or Hawaiian culture; all projects collectively meet State Content and Performance Standards. Hakipu'u Learning Center is accepting student applications forgrade 7 only and is soliciting applications for full-time teacher employment. Interested families should eall 808.235.9155. Teachers should submit k a resume to: hakipuu_hlc@yahoo.com, fax: (808) 235.9160, or mail ^ to 45-720 Kea'ahala Road, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744 L